"Monstera Deliciosa" 5x6 ft. Painting

Monstera Deliciosa
Oil and acrylic on canvas
5 x 6 ft — 2025
Fernando Villanueva
“Monstera Deliciosa” is a vibrant fusion of realism and abstraction, where lush tropical leaves emerge from a richly textured and expressive background. Fernando Villanueva blends bold color fields, dripping layers, and dynamic strokes to contrast the calm presence of the iconic plant with an intense, urban energy. The piece evokes nostalgia and memory, inspired by a beloved household plant from the artist’s childhood, now reimagined on a monumental scale. This work is part of Villanueva’s ongoing exploration of nature, identity, and contemporary Caribbean visual language.